- Running time 2 hours 55 minutes (including interval)
Experience Shakespeare’s most joyful comedy As You Like It at Theatre Royal Bath – directed by Ralph Fiennes
The Ralph Fiennes / Theatre Royal Bath Season continues in Bath with a dazzling new production of William Shakespeare’s As You Like It, brought to life by celebrated actor and director Ralph Fiennes.
This timeless story of love, exile and transformation features an all-star cast including Dame Harriet Walter, Gloria Obianyo and Dylan Moran.
When Rosalind and Orlando fall in love at first sight, their romance is threatened by family rivalries and political turmoil. Banished from court, Rosalind escapes to the enchanted Forest of Arden with her cousin Celia – a place where disguise, freedom, and the magic of possibility await.
A star-studded cast you won’t want to miss
- Dame Harriet Walter as Jacques – Olivier Award winner and one of the UK’s most acclaimed Shakespearean actors, also star of HBO series Succession
- Gloria Obianyo as Rosalind – Ian Charleson Award-winner (King Lear) and rising star of stage and screen
- Dylan Moran as Touchstone – award-winning comedian, writer and star of the BAFTA-winning series Black Books
- Patrick Robinson as Duke Senior – veteran of the RSC, National Theatre, and beloved BBC series Casualty
- Charlie Rowe as Orlando – known for The Golden Compass, Slow Horses, and Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light
As You Like It is a sparkling celebration of love in all its forms, directed with wit and flair by Ralph Fiennes. Don’t miss your chance to see Shakespeare’s beloved comedy performed by some of the most exciting actors of our time.
AS YOU LIKE IT is playing at Theatre Royal Bath from 15 August to 6 September 2025. There’s no news on whether this production of As You Like It will transfer to London, but check back for details or sign-up for alerts.
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Who is in the cast of As You Like It?
Starring Dame Harriet Walter as Jaques, Gloria Obianyo as Rosalind, Dylan Moran as Touchstone, Patrick Robinson as Duke Senior, and Charlie Rowe as Orlando
Also stars Sam Alexander as Le Beau/First Lord, Hannah Azuonye as Lady-In-Waiting/Lord in Arden, Matt Ray Brown as Dennis/Lord in Arden, Michael Brophy as Corin, Imogen Elliott as Phebe, Matt Gavan as Sir Oliver Martext, Amber Grappy as Audrey, Emilio Iannucci as Jaques de Boys, Amber James as Celia, Paul Jesson as Adam, Nitai Levi as Amiens, Jake Neads as Oliver, Richard Pryal as Charles/William/Lord in Arden and Ethan Thomas as Silvius.
Who are the creative team of As You Like It?
- Director Ralph Fiennes
- Set Designer Bob Crowley
- Costume Designer Fotini Dimou
- Lighting Designer Peter Mumford
- Sound Designer Christopher Shutt
- Composer Ilan Eshkeri
- Video Designer Roland Horvath
- Hair & Makeup Designer Susanna Peretz
- Physicality/Choreography Fin Walker
- Fight Director Alex Payne
- Casting Director Ginny Schiller CDG
- Associate Director George Jibson
- Associate Set Designer Rosalind Coombes
- Assistant Video Designer Hayley Egan
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AppleCritics' reviews of As You Like It
★★★★ "Harriet Walter and Gloria Obianyo deliver standout performances in Ralph Fiennes’ profound take on Shakespeare’s comedy" - The Stage
★★★★ "Moving performances from Gloria Obianyo and Amber James" - The Guardian
★★★★ "Ralph Fiennes finds wisdom and depth in deftly performed As You Like It" - Financial Times
★★★★ "Fiennes is ripening into a director of rare delicacy" - What's On Stage
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